COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – A new exhibit on display at Dunbar Funeral home in Columbia, aims to remind you about why we celebrate Memorial Day. You can visit “Remembering Our Fallen” through Wednesday, between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Dunbar is located at 3926 Devine St. Categories: Local News, News
Matt Perron COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Riverbank Zoo’s newest group of marine mammals have made their public debut. The California sea lions and harbor seals made their return to Riverbanks Zoo and Garden with the grand opening of Sea Lion Landing ahead on the original June 9 date. The public debut of Sea Lion Landing marks the final phase of Destination Riverbanks—the Zoo’s $36-million…
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department are searching for a man who allegedly fired shots into a vehicle with a victim and three children inside. The incident began in the 4100 block of Winter Park Drive when the victim tried to leave the area with her three children, officials say. The victim’s ex-boyfriend then allegedly jumped…
LEXINGTON, S.C.(WOLO) – An early morning fire at a home in the 200 block of Cedarcrest Drive has left two people dead. According to authorities a passerby called in the fire just after midnight. After crews were able to put out the flames, they found two bodies inside the residence, in what investigators believe is a bedroom. In addition to…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –The Columbia Police Department is investigating a second accident in as many days at roughly the same location. Richland County Coroner Gary Watts said 48-year-old Elizabeth Lee Miller died from blunt force trauma to the head after the vehicle that she was the passenger in flipped over during an accident Wednesday evening on I-126 at Greystone Blvd. According to police…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP)– Several family members of the nine people gunned down at a historic black church in Charleston say they support decisions by state and federal prosecutors to seek the death penalty for the man charged in the slayings. Steve Hurd, whose wife, Cynthia, was among those killed June 17 during Bible study at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal, said…
Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)– Sumter County deputies say they busted a Florida man with a lot of hot plastic. Investigators say Clive Murray of Hallandale, FL was pulled over for driving the wrong way on Broad St. Tuesday. Deputies say a search of Murray’s car uncovered 67 stolen financial credit cards from several victims. Authorities say Murray also had the equipment…
Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)– A Sumter County man is accused of trying to kill two adults, a 14 year old, and a 2 year old. Investigators say on December 7th, 2015 Nicholas Scudder fired a handgun into the family’s home on Bruce Circle. Deputies say a subsequent SLED investigation lead authorities to match the bullets found in the home with a…
Portrait unveiled. Tonight we are working on several Top Stories. First, remembering slain Senator Clementa Pinckney with a tribute of art…from the heart. And, we have a new top judge. South Carolina elects a new Chief Supreme Court Justice… hear from him tonight on his unique path to the bench Plus, very exciting…. grab your phone ! Tonight is your…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Wednesday State Lawmakers formally unveiled a portrait to honor the memory of Senator Clementa C. Pinckney. Pinckney’s two daughters unveiled the portrait. His Wife Jennifer told the chamber, if he were here he’d call himself unworthy to be classified with such greatness. Pinckney was among nine Charleston church members killed at Emanuel AME Church, last June,…
